Plan Development

Question 1

The three primary goals of emergency planning are:

Answer 1

1) Protection of lives
2) Protection of property
3) Restoration of normal activities and operation

Question 2

Emergency plan should be in

Answer 2

Writing

Question 3

Emergency plans should be ____ and _____

Answer 3

Precise and specific

Question 4

A separate emergency plan should be prepared for

Answer 4

Each type of disaster which has a probability of occurring

Question 5

The most serious hazards commonly threatening industrial facilities are
1)
2)

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1) Fire

2) Explosion

Question 6

During the past decade, the most common emergencies have been ____, _____, and _____

Answer 6

1) Fire
2) Bomb threat
3) Labor dispute

Question 7

Some key items which appear in most emergency plans are
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

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1) Policy
2) Risk assessment as to the hazard involved
3) Emergency organization structure
4) Description and details regarding emergency facilities
5) Listing of emergency equipment and supplies
6 List of mutual aid agreements
7) Shutdown procedures
8) Evacuation procedures

Question 8

A new organization should not be developed to handle emergency situations, because

Answer 8

The existing organization should be able to take care of emergency and crisis problems

Question 9

The first step in establishing an emergency capability within the facility is

Answer 9

The appointment of an emergency coordinator

Question 10

One of the persons designated with authority to declare an emergency must be

Answer 10

Available or on call at all times

Question 11

The management succession list must include enough names to ensure

Answer 11

That there is always an appropriate executive available during an emergency

Question 12

_______ and ______ are critical elements in the successful conduct of emergency programs.

Answer 12

Leadership and direction

Question 13

Specifically required in a plan for continuity of leadership are measures to
1)
2)
3)
4)

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1) Assure a functioning Board of Directors
2) Establish lines of succession for key officers
3) Establish an alternate company headquarters
4) Assure records preservation

Question 14

A major problem in emergency planning pertains to the situation where

Answer 14

A large number of the members of the board are dead or unable to establish the quorum legally necessary for board action

Question 15

The following methods have been suggested to make certain a quorum is present during emergencies
1)
2)
3)
4)

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1) Reducing the quorum number
2) Summary filling of board vacancies
3) Establishing an emergency management committee
4) Appointing alternate directors

Question 16

The security director not only should be involved in emergency planning but often

Answer 16

The emergency organization is built around the security force

Question 17

Some key characteristics of the director of the emergency plan are
1)
2)
3)

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1) Should be member of top-level management
2) Is responsible for liaison with outside agencies and cooperating companies
3) Will have authority to declare a state of emergency

Question 18

The responsibilities of the emergency plan director include
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

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1) Classifying emergency and (starting action)
2) Activating emergency forces
3) Ordering shutdown
4) Ordering evacuation
5) Making emergency announcement
6) Requesting mutual aid
7) Coordinating emergency action

Question 19

In providing for continuity of management during an emergency, plans should call for the

Answer 19

Establishment of alternate headquarters

Question 20

The purpose of remote-control center is to

Answer 20

Bring together during an emergency the policymaking skills, executive decisions and communications necessary to maintain vital production in time of disaster

Question 21

Security responsibilities in emergency situations may include
1-11_____

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1) Access control
2) Traffic and pedestrian control
3) Protection of lives
4) Protection of property
5) Prevention of theft
6) Evacuation control
7) Assistance in first aid and rescue
8) Protection of vital information
9) Control of hazardous areas
10) Firefighting
11) Establishing communication with outside agencies

Question 22

Security will have _____ during shutdowns.

Answer 22

Special protective responsibilities

Question 23

Responsibility for shut down in a firm should be assigned to

Answer 23

Person familiar with the specific operations

Question 24

Emergency shutdown procedure should be developed and tested by the

Answer 24

Department managers concerned

Question 25

_____ on each shift should be assigned specific responsibilities for emergency shutdown

Answer 25

Maintenance employees

Question 26

Relocation plan to be tested how frequently?

Answer 26

One day per year

Question 27

_____ should be established to identify fire and other emergency situations

Answer 27

Distinctive signals

Question 28

One aspect of emergency planning which will be relatively uniform for almost all situations is

Answer 28

Evacuation procedures

Question 29

Some key points regarding evacuation procedures
1)
2)
3)
4)

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1) Advanced training is necessary to prevent panic
2) Exit routes should be clearly marked
3) Wardens should be utilized where firm is large
4) Security sometimes functions as warden

Question 30

Evacuation routes and exits should be the same for ______ or ______.

Answer 30

Bomb threat or a fire

Question 31

Since fire is the primary destroyer of property

Answer 31

An emergency fire protection group should be organized and trained

Question 32

What is the most important aspect of plans for coping with major plant fires?

Answer 32

A mutual assistance agreement with local governments, other plants and nearby government installations

Question 33

Very important aspect of emergency planning consist of cooperation in the form of

Answer 33

A “Mutual Aid Association”

Question 34

A “Mutual Aid Association” is

Answer 34

A cooperative organization of industrial firms, business firms and similar organizations united by a voluntary agreement to assist each other by providing material, equipment, and personnel to help in disaster control functions

Question 35

Duplicate records for storage at alternate headquarters may be in the following forms
1)
2)
3)
4)

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1) Microform
2) Data tapes and disks
3) Photocopies
4) Blueprints

Question 36

Photographic coverage of a disaster area is desirable for these two main reasons:

Answer 36

1) Insurance copies

2) To support claims